This has gotta be some of the best fried chicken I remember ever having. The wait was a little long, because it is made to order. There weren't any other customers in the restaurant at the time, but DoorDash was a revolving door for them. Young lady who waited on us was spit on. Wish you locations in Washington. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - 3 piece dark - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I first tried Gus's at the pride festival over the weekend. I would rate the food--specifically the chicken--a 7/10; it was fairly salty, but the fries were quite good. However, I'm giving it a 3/5 stars because the cashier was not professional. She was rude and instead of engaging with me while I was trying to order, she was distracted, trying to communicate with one of her friends. I plan to visit the restaurant in person for another review, but my experience with the service was not the best. read more

Gus's is my favorite place for southern food and desserts! The pies are AMAZING, and the sides are the best! The staff is super friendly too. read more

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This place is amazing! Their fried chicken is gluten free & some of the sides are as well. Just ask your server. My boyfriend does not have to eat gluten free but he says the chicken is so delicious & you would never know the difference. I got their baked beans (which have pork) & their potato salad as my sides & they were so fresh. My boyfriend said their Mac & cheese is delicious as well. Their sweet iced tea is just right also & not too sweet. We had a server named LaToya & she was so friendly! Anytime we are in the Lexington area, we will definitely come back to visit. Keep in mind that all of their fried chicken is cooked fresh so you might have to wait a bit for it, but I promise that it is worth it. It is also a very casual restaurant with a great atmosphere. :) read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - 3 piece dark plate with baked beans & potato salad. - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Amazing , seriously best fried chicken ever ! Just spicy enough ! Crispy and juicy ! Will drive an hour for this !

Waitstaff got into an argument in front of the restaurant. Megan, and the other waitress is absolutely terrible. Megan storms out the door yelling I'm sick of this. The food is mediocre at best. How this is claimed the best fried chicken blows my mind. Wouldn't recommend to feed a house cat or an opossum! read more

We hadn't been in here in 3 plus years. Was looking for something indifferent for lunch. Both of our meals were good. Good lunch choice. Tried a piece of their chocolate pie. Very unique (Reminded you of a brownie crossed with pie) Everything we had was good & service was great... read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Spicy Catfish platter - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The chicken was amazing, we can see why it is "world famous." It is crispy, juicy, and super well seasoned! The sides though leave a bit to be desired, the Mac and cheese didn't have any flavor and the greens were bland as well. For having super well seasoned chicken, they forgot to use any in the sides. read more

We didn't actually go but we did door dash an order . My friend ordered a chicken leg seasoned fries and mac&cheese . The chicken leg itself was smaller than she expected , the fries were seasoned well but she didn't care for the mac&cheese she asked what the red stuff was on it . If I had to guess I'd say paprika and I say that because I didn't taste it . She paid a little over 21.00 for her dinner and sadly wasn't impressed with it . I've always heard really good things about Gus"s and I have to say I wasn't entirely impressed either . Who knows maybe they were having an off night after all there is a basketball game so maybe that has something to do with the quality of food . The door dasher was really friendly and she got here fairly quickly so I can't complain about that . read more

The is spot is the place to be. From the fried chicken to the catfish. The flavor was there! Don't miss out. My husband and I were in Lexington for a festival and we wanted to try somewhere popular and local. We found Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken via Yelp and we were pleasantly surprised by the customer service and food quality. The restaurant is very casual and family friendly. We will definitely return! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Fried Catfish, Greens, and Fried Okra. - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I ordered fried chicken thighs and wings, which were well-seasoned, hot, and delicious. The ambiance is homely and very inviting. It feels like you're at home being inside and enjoying a home-cooked meal. Unless you're hungry, two pieces of chicken meat are enough, especially with an order of fries! There are plenty of free parking spots outside the restaurant. The staff is friendly and attentive to your needs when you're here as a guest. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

First visit today. These guys know how to fry chicken! And okra! Really well done & service was outstanding (shout out to Jey!). Was a bit more spicy than i prefer but one of the better fried chicken spots in town! read more

The chicken was crispy, fresh'n hot and spiced to perfection! I'm coming back... But I'm leaving with spicy hot lips that are happy and well fed! Damn! Good chicken read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Why they're famous! (Try that Pepper Sauce!) - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This place was cool good music good people good food. I have it 4 stars because the wings were a little smaller than I expected but they were good. Two young ladies working were really nice and the place was closing but they still offered for me to stay and eat. Collard greens and Porkin beans were very good. I recommend you get food there read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Shotgun wedding beer - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I went to the one off Man O War and Tates Creek Sorry.It is very good. Loved the regular chicken, Yams, Mac and Cheese, Shrimp. Best chicken I had in A long time and sides was great. I only get what I like a lot! read more

I've never been disappointed. We've started making Gus's our Valentine's date night tradition, and I look forward to the slightly spicy, always juicy, crunchy fried chicken every time. Our beautiful-hearted server tonight was as lovely as any staff member who has helped us. Gus's is a local treasure. read more

Batter is light and mildly spiced. It keeps the chicken juicy and full of flavor. The coleslaw was fresh and not overly sweet. Service was friendly and helpful and the food was delivered piping hot. If you are the mood for excellent fried chicken a must do. read more

Chicken was well marinated and, because of that, the meat was very tasty. Other than that, everything else was basically 2 stars. For the chicken, the breading was thin and had no real spice or flavor. Beans tasted like basic sweet beans from a can. Mac & cheese too goey /runny for me but kids loved it. Fries were plain and too thick to have strong fried crisp. Dessert - coconut and chocolate pies were okay but not great or noteworthy. Service was good, and there was plenty of seating on a Sunday night for a large party. read more

I got the fried green tomatoes - very good with the sauce. 8 piece snack pack with 2x wings, drumsticks, thighs and breasts. For some reason the wings and drumsticks are dry and no seasoning. The thighs and breasts were so flavored and juicy, crunchy skin! I don't know if this is normal? read more

Oh my goodness! How have I not been here until today....I ordered the special for Lexington Resturant week... The fried green tomatoes, chicken, greens, and mac & cheese were seasoned to perfection, hot, and delicious. The chess pie was so yummy. Best service I have encountered in a while. It is refreshing to enjoy food prepared and served with love. Thank you....I will definitely visit again read more

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If you're thinking at all of stopping here, just do it. It's a little hole in the wall looking place with indoor and outdoor seating. The service is absolutely fantastic. The food, is above and beyond, literally the BEST fried chicken I've ever had. There's a little kick in the meat. Personally, I recommend the dark meat, it's soooo juicy and FULL of flavor. The breading isn't too heavy and has so much flavor. The coconut pie is very rich and filling. The chess pie is a little like a brownie (definitely get it heated up with ice cream). Don't wait, just go! You can also order ahead but the experience of being here is awesome too. There's sinks outside the restrooms to wash your hands after fried chicken hands. Love this. read more

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I mean what else is there to say, it's up there as maybe the best fried chicken I've had anywhere. recommend this to anyone in the area, as well as anyone driving by. The fries also were a surprise hit, covered in old bay seasoning. Service was a little slow during the day but everyone was kind and helpful. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Can't go wrong with Gus's. Always stop at one when I'm traveling. First I'd ever seen was in Memphis and I was hooked. Much better than KFC!!!! This one in Lexington is good too. read more

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Some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. Won't disappoint. Worth going out of your way for when passing through.

The food was good (not as good as the original location in Memphis) but the service was sooooo slow that it honestly took away from our dining experience. We arrived just as they opened as we wanted to have an early lunch before our 2 hour drive back home. Our service was nice & friendly - greeted us timely & took our order. We were literally the only ones dining, a few people came in to pick up to go orders. After waiting 40 min after we ordered, the server said I'm So sorry but your order didn't get turned in so I'm going to bring you some appetizers, nice jester but still annoyed. The apps were very well done - too overcooked. During this entire time the servers were just standing around chit chatting. When we received our food almost an hour after arriving, it was hot & delicious. If you are in a hurry or expect prompt service especially if only customers there, this isn't the place for you. Probably won't go back. read more

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The service at Gus' was outstanding! Their fried chicken is right up there with the best you'll find in Kentucky to anywhere. Portions are plentiful, sides are complimentary of the chicken while being very tasty in their own right. Chicken is fried perfectly: juicy, tender, flavourful! Yes, we got carried away and ordered too much, but the chicken held up and was just as great the next day! Highly recommend the next time you're in Lexington read more

This is ok fried chicken. It's nothing special and I wouldn't go out of my way for it. It's better than KFC but that is a really low bar. I like Popeyes spicy the best when it comes to fast food fried chicken. I haven't been to a Golden Corral in years but they had pretty good fried chicken at the time. Much better than this place. The beans were pretty generic as were the fries. I did get pretty good service eventually. The food took about 25 minutes to come out so the chicken was hot and fresh. It's just bland. read more

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Thanks to Gus and crew for keeping us Yelpy with a very generous helping of their fried chicken, slaw and beans on the side. (Looks like I'll have leftovers for tomorrow.) Special thanks to Michael, on duty today. We love our Yelp Elite Perks! 20 read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - YELP Elite Perk. Gus's fried chicken plate with slaw and beans. No, I didn't eat it all in one sitting. - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I've been to Gus's twice and glad I went back as the second time exceed my expectations. The first time I went I got it to-go and by the time I got home it was soggy and I felt like the chicken was inconsistent on the spice, some so hot I couldn't even eat and some with not spice at all. So my four review is because I wouldn't recommend getting it to go. But I believe in giving everything a fair try so I went back to give it a try fresh and dine-in. Overall the place was clean and for the most part people were following the 6 foot social distance rule, but I was surprised to see some tables close to each other (luckily people didn't sit in them) and that one employee wasn't the best at following the masks rule. I felt safe in general as I took a back corner table. Anyways to the food which is what everyone's most interested in or at least that's what I'm most interested in. We started with the fried pickles spears for someone that doesn't care for pickles they were pretty good. The batter stuck well and the pickle still had a bit of a crunch. The chicken was super flavorful, crispy and juice! The spice was perfect for me. The fried catfish was the star for me this time, not too fishy, a small bit of spice and crispy coating and their tartar sauce was amazing! The sides were pretty good too, fried okra was perfectly cooked and the fries were crispy and seasoned well. I will definitely be back! read more

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Best fried okra! Takes 20 min to cook your chicken... but it is worth the wait! Greens are yummy and mac&cheese is delicious! Had excellent servers on both of my visits! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - 2 piece white chicken, okra and greens! - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Stopped in to Gus's for their delicious chicken and as always, it did not disappoint. Chicken is one of the BEST I've ever eaten. The sides are great too. Don't forget to order the chocolate chess pie with ice cream! Yum! Latoya was our waitress, so sweet and took great care of us. Got to meet the owner, Gus, who is an active owner in the restaurant, making sure the quality is bar none. Loved the funny story of how he came to be an owner. Stop and try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

Best fried chicken in the south. Have enjoyed it in Atlanta and Lexington. You won't regret it

We had to try Gus's because I love fried chicken! If you're into good fried chicken with a touch of spice, Gus's is your place! Their chicken is the right amount of tender and crispness. Their sides lacked any substantial flavor though. Had their southern sweet tea and it was good. Restaurant was very clean and the service was great. Music volume from the jute box was just right and staff were all friendly. We wouldn't go out of our way for a visit but enjoyed trying Gus's. read more

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worst customer service ever. and also this chicken sucks. get some better chicken asap.

Fantastic fried chicken!! Went for the first time and loved it. Super casual, no frills spot for damn good food. We shared fried pickle spears to start and they were so good. The fried chicken is obviously the star and it lived up to the hype. Crispy, a little kick and oh so juicy! The plate comes with two sides and I picked slaw and seasoned fries. Perfection. Dining in you can order from a small but appealing beer selection. A cold beer was the perfect complement. We didn't have dessert but I will next time! read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Fried pickle spears - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Our first time here and it did not disappoint. Our server Jenny was very tentative and very knowledgeable. We tried a variety of different things to start we had fried pickles that were good and the fried okra, it was very salty. The spicy catfish was just ok, coleslaw was good just needed pepper, hush puppies were overcooked and hard. The Chicken was phenomenal, the mac and cheese was delicious, but the greens had NO flavor. read more

The food is delicious. Get your chicken with the hot seasoning. It's not too hot, but it's the best fried chicken anywhere. It was great!

Been here numerous times and never had a bad meal! Best fried chicken in town. (Sorry KFC) Comes out fresh and hot, made at time of order!! Sides are great!! Potato salad is my favorite!! Staff has always been attentive to take care of our needs and work hard so you can enjoy your meal! We have always enjoyed eating in. Unique dine in area and if jukebox is a little loud, they will kindly lower the volume so you can enjoy your dinner!! read more

After my long drive to Lexington for a wedding, I was craving some top tier chicken, and this chicken is SERIOUS. The chefs at Gus' aren't messin around. Chicken is made to order so it comes out super hot just how chicken should be. All the plates comes with 2 sides, but I added potato salad too which was amazing. The staff here is super friendly, making you feel right at home. If you want some no BS fried chicken. Go to Gus's. HANDS. DOWN. read more

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This was our first visit to Gus's. We had never experienced fried chicken so crisp. Yes, the wait was a bit long, but once the food arrived, we didn't stop eating until all the food was gone. We ate so much so that we had to take dessert with us. I was not impressed with their pies. Sweet potato pie was sad, but chocolate chess was better. The closest location to us is 1.5 hr away, but our whole family members think it's worth the trip. read more